Although many families cook up a storm during the holidays, there's always a demand for places to go out to eat on Thanksgiving.

Most venues open on the holiday offer a traditional meal but you’ll also find steaks, seafood, Italian classics and Asian buffets. You can also count on large, casual chains like Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Denny’s, TGI Friday’s and Village Inn, to be open on Thanksgiving Day, offering turkey specials as well as regular fare.

Tallahassee restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Cafe Taverna: Holiday menu. 1019 N. Monroe St. 850-999-8203.

Denny’s: will be open regular hours. Holiday menu and some of its seasonal menu items are very Thanksgiving-friendly. 2690 N. Monroe St.

Essence of India: Open on Thanksgiving Day.1105 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-656-7200.

Ted’s Montana Grill: The Old West-style steakhouse, will offer a limited menu as well as a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, dressing, two sides and a pecan apple crisp dessert. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1954 Village Green Way; Call for reservations at 850-561-8337.

TGI Friday's: 3390 Capital Circle NE, open Thanksgiving from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Along with normal menu, they will be serving up a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. (Also open Christmas Day from 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.)

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Project Annie annual holiday hot meals

34th Annual Tallahassee Community Thanksgiving: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Do you have somewhere to go for Thanksgiving? If not, you’re invited to the 34th Annual Tallahassee Community Thanksgiving Celebration hosted by Premier Fine Homes at American Legion Post 13 on Lake Ella Drive. Musical entertainment and long-distance telephone service. Free transportation service from Star Metro at Kearney Center, Hope Community, West Gate, Vet Village, Home Front, and Hayden Arms. Volunteers are needed from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday for turkey preparation. Call 402-1111.

Project Annie: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner for residents of Frenchtown. 625 West 4th Ave. Donations to buy needed items for the meal are always welcome. Also, donations of turkeys, hams, baked goods, and canned goods are also appreciated. Other needed donations are to-go boxes, paper products, plastic utensils, and 16-ounce cups. Any products not used on Thanksgiving Day will be used during the year for the hot meals that are served on Saturdays. Project Annie is open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Call 850-222-6133 to find out what items are needed most and to volunteer to help serve the Thanksgiving Day meal. The deadline for donations is Nov. 19.